NURSE, CLINICAL - PPCU FT Days

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

9d

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides direct patient care in the Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PPCU), assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to nursing standards. The unit cares for patients with acute medical conditions, including pre- and post-lung transplant care, pulmonary hypertension, ventilator dependence or weaning, and patients receiving special drips. Nurses work with physicians and other healthcare professionals, supported by an advanced practice nurse and multiple physician teams. The 15-bed unit has private rooms and focuses on weaning respiratory support and rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary therapy team.

The role promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment, provides education about illness or injury and post-treatment care, and develops and documents individualized plans of care with the interprofessional team and patient, family, or caregiver. Nurses assess physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific needs, and coordinate communication of care across the continuum. The role also contributes to patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

The position is full-time days with 12-hour shifts and a weekend and holiday rotation. The PPCU has a 1:3 patient ratio. A $15,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible external hires. Nurses may be CCRN exam eligible. The BJC RN Career Ladder offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.
• CCRN exam eligibility is noted as a position highlight.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Proactively plan care and ensure communication of the plan across the continuum of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external hires.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available the first day of the month after hire.
• Legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day of employment.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.
• BJC RN Career Ladder with opportunities for advancement and associated pay increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree